NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Satin Black Gear & Accessories Backpack straps

Backpack straps

The Realist RV-5e has an attractively finished body

With an almost-invisible volume knob in the C bout on the treble side

yet this Lyra sounded noticeably better than the standard Bridge 4-string we tested it against

as well as having two bow holders

NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Satin Black Gear & Accessories Backpack strapsRattle your neighbor's windows with the extended lower range of the NS Design NXTa 5 bass, strung BEADG. The NXTa upright bass brings world class design and craftsmanship, plus the benefits of active circuitry, to a surprisingly affordable price range. Tone The dual mode Polar pickup responds to both lateral string vibration for bowing, and vertical vibration for pizzicato playing. (A body mounted two way switch lets the player change modes easily.)